In Reno, craft cocktails were once almost solely the province of Chapel Tavern, but in the last decade, they've stirred, shaken and muddled their way across the city.

One recent evening, I joined a colleague to sample just a few of the craft cocktails being poured locally this winter. Full disclosure: Our boozy sojourn was made possible by two legs (both of us), Uber (me) and a sober boyfriend (her).

The Last Word(s) cocktail from Blind Dog Tavern can be made with gin, rye or mezcal.(Photo: Johnathan L. Wright/RGJ)

Johnathan L. Wright is the food and drink editor of RGJ Media. Join @RGJTaste on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You also can subscribe here to The Reno Taste, a free food and drink newsletter delivered weekly to your inbox.